Explore the Family Name Eskola
The meaning of Eskola
Finnish: habitational name from a farmstead so named, from the personal name Esko, a Finnish form of Swedish Eskil (see Eskildsen), + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century mainly in southern Finland and Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Sulo, Toivo. Scandinavian Nels.
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How common is the last name Eskola in the United States?
The surname Eskola saw an increase in popularity over a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Eskola was the 65,133rd most popular surname but it climbed up the list to become the 62,189th most popular by 2010. This represents a change of 4.52 percent. The number of individuals with this surname also grew by nearly 13 percent, from 285 to 322 during the same time period. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #62,189 | 4.52% |
| Count | 285 | 322 | 12.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eskola
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eskola as drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96 percent of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 0.59 percent over the decade. There was a small percentage, about 1.75 to 1.86 percent, who identified as Hispanic, showing a minor increase of 6.29 percent across the decade. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.27% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.86% | 6.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |